The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-30
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.
Evsnts of the ENeels.


Events Of the Week.
There is to be revolution in the domestic de-
partment Of good many homes, beginning with
the first lecture given by Mrs Ewing on last
Wednesday afternoon. Under her skilful man
ipulation the proper ingredients become the most
delicious bread, rolls or sticks, and it looks so
simple do that every attendant at once be-
comes enthusiastic and determines to do the
same Immediately. Unlike former lectures by
others, the result ia as good as Mrs. Ewings.
One young lady, on Thursday, made bread whose
hands had never touched dough before, and It
has been declared by the family that no other
enc in that household shall make any bread
hereafter. Whether the second effort will be as
successful as the first remains to be seen. but
for dinner to-day the same young lady Will put
what she has heard into and soup and fried
meat will be on the bill of fare for dinner.
One of the reports from ladies' reading club
IL to the effect that certain writer has always
had most excellent essays, and has gained repu-
tation for being woman of learning and an I'M
usually good essayist, and consequently has be-
come rather proud from the many compli-
mentary remarks which have always followed
her reading. Whether it has been discussed sub
rosa. before not, is not known, but 1t has just
been made public that the essays are copied
word for word, from the encyclopedias.
One of the prettiest little brides seen for some
time was Miss Calle Rocker. only daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Cal Rocker, who was married
on Wednesday TO Mr.. Ed S. Fishback. In figure
she is petite and dainty, and wealth of short,
curly hair surrounds her young face. The bridal
costume of heavy ottoman silk, made en-
train. The corsage was cut low, and trimmed
with valshcennes lace bunch of roses and
liliesofthe-vaey decorated the waist. and
another extended from the waist back to the
skirt draperies. Mr.. and Mrs. Fishback have
gone to Florida their wedding TRIP. and will
be absent three or four weeks. -
The most brilliant society event of the week
was the marriage Of Miss Louise Igoe to Mr..
Robert A. Miller, Of Canton, O., at Roberts
Park Church. Rev. j. H. Bayless came from
Cincinnati to perform the ceremony, and was
assisted by Rev. Mr.. Mcconnell, pastor Of the
church. The entire audience room was flied
with the friends from this and other cities, there
being about fifty from away. The ushers were
Mr. Lewis Miller, of Akron; Mr.. Robert Tonnar,
Mr. Geo. Freesc and Mr. Lewis collars. of Can
ton. Mr. Stanley Igoe was best man. The pull
pit was covered with palms. ferns vines and
flowers. The bride wore hand
some dress of heavy white satin,
en- train. A side panel was decorated
in pearl pendants and the neck and sleeves with
pearl ornaments and she wore a long veil The
maids of honor were little Margaret Geiger, OF
Louisville dressed entirely in pink, carrying
q basket of roses, and Miss Amelia CASTOR, who
wore dress of white silk and null. and carried
the brides bouquet Of lilies -of-the-valley. The
Brides maids were Miss Emma Mclaughlin,
Miss Mary Miller Miss Josie Hughes and Miss
Anna Baegs. Each wore handsome costume
Of pink silk After the ceremony a reception
was given at the brides home Lockerbie
street, 10 which only few friends were invited,
with those from away. Mr.. and Mrs. Miller have
gone to Florida and upon their return after a
short stay here, will go to Canton for permanent
residence
Mr.. Miller remembered the attendants very
generously. The ushers each received scarf
pin, in the design of knot of gold with a tiny
diamond in the center; each bridesmaid fan OF
pink ostrich feathers, and to Miss Amelia Gas
ton, the maid of honor, ring with a turquoise
forgst-me-not and diamond. The ring in the
brides cake was received by Miss Daisy CASTOR.
Mss Igoe received some very elegant presents,
including dinner set of royal Worcester china
and q lunch set of Crown Derby ware; CON-
plete set of pearl-handled knives. including sew
eral dozen; a gold and silver jeweed hanging
lamp and black marble clock, with monntings
of gold, which chimes a different air each hour,
and many smaller articles. though no less beau
siful.
The party given By Miss Genevieve Elliott on
thursday was one OF the elegant aualrs Oh tbe
social season. The guests in whose honor it was
given were Miss Marquardt, of Iowa City; Miss
McElrov, of Wisconsin; Miss Niblack. of Vim
cennes, and Miss Coffin, of Bloomin ton, IND
The mantels were prettily embellshed with
flowers. and the chandeliers we're festooned with
smilax and an orchestra, stationed in the upper
hall, added melody. Mrs Charles e. Coffin ant
Miss Agnes Fletcher assisted in extending The
Inequalities of tho home. The hostess wore
q costume Of pink satin, train, with draper
les Of gauze, and her friends handsome evening
dresses. The costumes of all were unusually
striking Mrs. Pierre Gray wore becoming
dress OF white silk, with pink ostrich tips in thu
corsage; Mrs Caleb Denny, black satin, Will
gold and amber trimmings; Mrs Coffin, maroon
velvet, with ruby ornaments and pink feathers
Miss Cones, white satin, trimmed with pear
pendants and ornaments; Miss Caroline Cooper
olive plush and light blue ottoman silk; Mis-
Miller, yellow and white satin and velvet bro
cade; Miss Porter, black velvet jet and lace
with decollete corsage; Mrs. Wulsin. white sill
and lace draperies Miss Wall!ck, white silk an
velvet. Among the guests were Miss Cravens
of Madison; Miss Lake of Brazil: Miss Herod
Miss Brilnger Of York; Mr.. Niblack, of Viz
ccnnes; Mr. Griffith. of Frankfort; Mr.. Arnold
OF Cincinnati, and others.
Personal
Mr. Nathan Morris will 60 TO New York thi
week for short stay
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